Canonical Tag Checker for WordPress
Paste a WordPress page's HTML and verify the canonical tag your SEO plugin outputs.
WordPress SEO plugins (Yoast, RankMath) add canonicals; verify they are correct and absolute.
Paste your page HTML (View source → copy).
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Canonical Check for WordPress tips
- Check the canonical matches the post's permalink
- Paginated archives should self-canonical
- Avoid canonicals pointing to the homepage
- Remove duplicate canonical tags from multiple plugins.
How to use Canonical Check for WordPress
- Paste your page HTML.
- Review the extracted SEO tags.
- Fix any missing or mismatched canonical.
Frequently asked questions
Why canonical matters?
It tells search engines which URL is the preferred version, preventing duplicate-content issues.
Should it be absolute?
Yes, canonicals should be full absolute URLs.
Is it free?
Yes, free with no signup.
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